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Work continues on Creek Road

MIDDLEBURY — At a Dec. 15 Middlebury Select Board meeting, Middlebury town Manager Kathleen ramsay reported that Markowski Excavating started work Dec. 8 on the restoration of the river bank at the north end of Creek road. Weather permitting, the work could be complete in about a week, ramsay said.

At the meeting, ramsay also noted that Middlebury Police Chief tom Hanley reported that a traffic feedback monitor has been installed on Vermont route 125, across from the Sarah Partridge library, facing west-bound traffic.

Local GOP support gas pipeline

MIDDLEBURY Ñ the Addison County republican Committee met on Dec. 8. According to Jon D. Christiano, chairman of the Addison County republican Committee, at the meeting a motion was made, and unanimously passed, to support the Vermont gas Pipeline project. Ò in doing so the committee is recognizing the resulting clean, inexpensive energy, jobs and the inherent attraction to manufacturing enterprises to Middlebury and Addison County,Ó Christiano said.

Driver blamed, police allege

CHARLOTTE — On Dec. 15., at approximately 8:36 a.m., Vermont State Police members responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of State Park road and u.S. route 7 in Charlotte. the motor-vehicle operators involvedÑZ achary ruitenberg, 27, of north Ferrisburgh, and Dallas Lumbra, 18, of MiltonÑr eported no injuries and both vehicles involved had to be towed. Subsequent investigation found the primary cause of this crash was ruitenberg; police alleged that he was following the vehicle in front of him too closely. He will be mailed a traffic ticket at a later date.

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Charlotte Select Board considers media fund

By Gail Callahan The Vermont Eagle CHArlottE, Vt. - in what started as a local request by a local newspaper for a financial donation has spurred discussion about creation of a fund designated for contributions to local media sources. the discussion kicked off when two board members who oversee a Charlotte newspaper, approached the five-member board Dec. 14 during its regular meeting, asking for a donation of $500. the newspaperÕ s representatives based the appeal on services it renders to the community. the request comes on the heels of the board going ahead and giving Front Porch Forum $200.

After the board accepting a motion to entertain a request for a $500 donation to the publication, Select Board member Jacob Spell noted he would like to see other local publications also be included on the list for financial assistance. Ò i donÕ t want it to look like weÕ re favoring one publication over another,Ó Spell said. Ò i feel that town and representatives and elected officials are often criticized very frequently. We don’t want to be criticized for CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

BELL RINGER — The 2015 Christmas season officially kicked off on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Shoppers packed the Walmart shopping plaza in downtown Rutland to scoop up special deals on everything from television sets to shoes. During November, the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce welcomed several new businesses just in time for the holidays. The city is home to a wide array of downtown merchants with quaint shops, including Walmart’s big-box deals.

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Vt. refuge expansion means new restrictions on gun use

By Bruce Parker

Vermont Watchdog Report MontPlEiEr Ñ A proposal to expand the Silvio o. Conte national Wildlife refuge seeks to protect species and habitats, but expansion by the federal government will nibble away at gun rights enjoyed

by Vermonters. the Conte refuge, established in 1997, protects flora and fauna across 36,000 acres in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. now the u.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to expand its purchase authority to 197,296 acres, according to the preferred option of the serviceÕ s comprehensive conservation plan. Federal ownership of Vermont territory would potentially grow from near-

ly 27,000 acres to about 90,000 acres under the plan. the development is bad news for gun owners and hunters, who will see legal-in-Vermont sporting activities banned or restricted in expanded territory under federal ownership. Òo ne of the problems with the ambitious land acquisition plans is the serviceÕ s track record of intending to impose restrictions in excess of state law,Ó Steve Mcleod, executive director of Vermont traditions Coalition, told Watchdog.org. under the draft version of the plan, restrictions on sporting activities include bans on target shooting and shooting from the road, two popular hunting activities. While the service banned both practices in the last five years, expanding the refuge means the prohibitions will potentially spread across an additional 98 square miles in Vermont.

the plan also includes a new requirement that hunters register hunting dogs with the feds.

Mcleod says the restrictions are unnecessary and against Vermont law. Òt here are numerous places all over the refuge where you can safely target shoot. the state allows it, and the refuge service bans it and wants to continue the ban,Ó he said. Òt hereÕ s no good reason for banning it. itÕ s as safe a place as any place in Vermont to shoot.Ó According to Mcleod, the refuge has no history of accidents related to target shooting or hunting from the road. He added that target shooting is an important part of gun safety training, and a ban on shooting from the road is a de facto ban on hunting for older CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Vermont second healthiest U.S. state—again Burlington Ñ For the third year in a row, Vermont has been ranked the second healthiest state after Hawaii in the 2015 edition of AmericaÕ s Health rankings from the united Health Foundation.

Vermont has the nationÕ s lowest violent crime rate, second lowest rate of infant mortality, third best percentage of people who have health insurance, third best primary care physician to population ratio, and the fourth lowest rate of children living in poverty. Vermont has the fifth lowest rate of adult obesity, and ranks sixth best for physical activity, and adolescent vaccinations. Ó By many public health measures, Vermonters fare well,Ó said Health Commissioner Harry Chen, M.D. “At the same time we know that Vermonters are not all equally healthy. Closing the health gap between people with higher education and income and people with less education and income is our collective challenge.Ó Vermont was ranked among the nationÕ s worst (#44) for disparities in health status, measured as the difference in reported health status of people with more education compared to those with less education.

The Health Department’s State Health Improvement Plan 2013-2017 has three priority goals: 1) reduce the prevalence of chronic disease caused by tobacco use, physical inactivity and poor nutrition, 2) reduce the prevalence of substance abuse and mental illness, and 3) improve childhood vaccination rates.

The smoking rate for adults is now 16.4 per-

cent (#15 of the states), down from 30.7 percent in 1990, 19 percent of adults are physically inactive (6), 20.6 percent drink excessively (41).

Vermonters report an average of 3.4 days of poor mental health a year (16), and there are 12.9 drug deaths per 100,000 people (20). At 71.8 percent, immunizations for young children have improved, rising from 37 in 2014 to 26 in 2015. Ó Behaviors like smoking, excessive drinking, inactivity and poor nutrition, are by far the greatest contributors to poor health, and the greatest challenge for us all,” said Dr. Chen.

“Behavior change is difficult, but we can base our policies and design our environments in such a way as to help make healthy choices the easier choice.Ó The Health Department is leading Gov. ShumlinÕ s Health in All Policies task Force to incorporate health considerations into decisionmaking across all sectors of state government Ð from health and human services to transportation to housing and community development to education and energy.

Vermont has been ranked as the healthiest or second healthiest state for seven consecutive years.

Pictured at right: Vermont Health Commissioner Chen grinned and snapped this selfie while he got his flu shot last month.Dr. Chen has another reason to smile: Vermont has been ranked as the healthiest or second healthiest state for seven consecutive years. (Vermont Dept. of Health photo)

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“Banjo Kid” made Forest Dale his home

By Bill Powers Special to the Eagle

BRANDON Ñ in the spring of 2014, a query appeared in a local newspaper asking if anyone knew about a Ò banjo factoryÓ that existed in Brandon’s Forest Dale district. I heard about the query and communicated with the inquirer, a banjo enthusiast from georgia. i had never heard of such a factory, so i investigated.

After considerable research, the following is the result.

I sent out my findings to the inquirer in May 2015 and told him that he was free to share it with anyone he thought might be interested. i subsequently received a request from the u.S. banjo community to give a presentation on the contents of the attached at the 18th Annual Banjo Gathering in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 31. I took the train to Baltimore and gave the presentation which was well received.

During the late 1800s, Frederick J. Bacon and Cassie M. Bacon of the Forest Dale district of Brandon were celebrate banjoists.

Frederick James Bacon, son of James Monroe Bacon and lydia Amanda Maynard, was born on Jan. 17, 1871 in Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. By 1880, at the age of nine, he had been adopted by Jonathan and Delia Aldrich and was living with them in tolland County, Conn.

Delia was Frederick’s grand aunt.

With the help of his grand aunt, Fred developed his musical talents and became intrigued with the banjo, a uniquely American stringed instrument.

Devoting his early years to this instrument, he took his banjo and embarked on a journey in the vaudeville circuit by the later 1880s.

According to one account, Ò Smitten by the sound of the five-string [banjo] played in touring minstrel shows, he first learned to play the fiddle, and at age twelve took lessons from one of the great 19th century banjo maestros, A.A. Farland.Ó Additionally, from the beginning, Bacon showed aptitude and soon embarked on a career as a traveling musician with medicine shows, Wild West shows, and instrumental ensembles.

Bacon toured under the name Ô nebraska FredÕ in Bronco JohnÕ s Wild West Show, and his likeness was displayed at a Boston Museum performance venue as Ô the Banjo KidÕ .

By 1897, he was proficient enough to organize the first of many ensembles: the Bacon Banjo Quintet became a featured act in concert halls. Bacon performed regularly as part of an ensemble, with his wife Cassie, or as a solo art-

Springvale Farm in Forest Dale.

According to the oldtime Herald, Bacon started the Bacon Banjo Company in Forest Dale in 1906. (Bacon banjos were made in BaconÕ s Forest Dale workshop from 1906 to 1920 with some of the instruments being made elsewhere but bearing his nameplate.)

When lee Fairchild, of Greenfield, Mass., a Home of the Bacons: The Churchill Inn at Springvale Farm ca. 1910. noted author, lecturer, Courtesy of Bill Powers and humorist visited the Brandon area, Fred and ist.

Cassie joined him for an evening of entertainFred married on April 3, 1890. Clarissa/Clara ment. At Brandon Town Hall on July 25, 1906, (Ò CassieÓ ) May Bacon became his wife. they provided the banjo and drum music at Cassie was the daughter of daughter of AlFairchildÕ s appearance. Fairchild also resided at bert S. Bacon who was born in Connecticut and the Springvale Farm in the Brandon area during Katherine ritchie who was born in Scotland. his stay.

Cassie was born on Feb. 24, 1867, in Chicopee, Ò the banjo is the greatest of musical instruMass. Fred and Cassie were both talented muments when it is played well,Ó Bacon said, acsicians and continued their careers together in cording to the old-time Herald. Ò in tone qualivaudeville. ty it is very much like the harp, and its flexibility A brief chronology of the Bacons follows: of playing is unexcelled, for in the hands of a 1900 skilled player it is as good for classical music as in June 1900, though married, Fred and for dance tunes. it is the only original American Cassie were living apart. Fred was living with instrument, and is coming into its own as the his widowed grand aunt, Delia Aldrich, at 33 greatest of them all.Ó Windermere Avenue in rockville, ConnectiBacon was well known and his banjo playing cut where he was a 29 year old music teacher. was recorded for thomas EdisonÕ s Phonograph Meanwhile, Cassie was living with her widowed mother and brother, ritchie Bacon, a musician, in Manchester City, Chesterfield County, Virginia.

By September 1900, Fred went from Connecticut to live in Albany, New York for a year.

He returned to Hartford, Connecticut by September 1901.10 1905 Fred and Cassie were making their home in Hartford, Connecticut when he visited John C. Bernor, Jr. in Forest Dale, Vermont in the first part of July 1905.11 1906 In May 1906, Fred and Cassie left their current residence in Providence, rhode island and went to Forest Dale to spend a few days again with John C. Bernor, Jr. Soon they returned home.

Shortly thereafter, the Bacons returned and decided to remain in Forest Dale for the summer and by the first of June 1906, were lodging with Mr. and Mrs. george H. Churchill at their

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Brandon, Vt., resident Fred Bacon, “The Banjo Kid”, in 1901.

Library of Congress Company. the couple retired to newfane, Vt., where they both passed away.

You can still listen to Fred Bacon’s masterful playing of the banjo on an early Edison wax recording of Ò the MassaÕ s in the Cold, Cold groundÓ , now accessed online via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=umn6QMkZih0.

Vermont historian Bill Powers lives in Rutland and spends time at Lake Dunmore in Salisbury.

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Guest Viewpoint

Carbon tax will not help Vermont economy

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hy would Vermont enact a Carbon tax that would add roughly a dollar per gallon to gasoline, diesel, home heating oil, natural gas and propane? one claim proponents make is that such a tax will somehow benefit the Vermont economy. Will it? the primary support for this notion comes from a study prepared by regional Economic Models, inc. (rEMi). this was released through the Ò Energy independent VermontÓ coalition, but paid for in part by David Blittersdorf of All Earth Renewables, who would likely receive considerable subsidies for his solar projects from Carbon tax revenues. For that reason alone it should be taken with a grain of salt.

But even rEMi describes the anticipated job creation resulting from a Carbon tax as Ò relatively small when up against the macroeconomic baseline.Ó indeed, rEMi only predicts an increase of about 2,300 jobs by the year 2040 in an economy that currently generates 450,000 jobs.

These modest benefits are based in great part on an assumption that 23 percent of the total revenue raised through the Carbon tax would be used to reduce VermontÕ s corporate income tax rate. Another 22 percent would fund rebates to employers. (thatÕ s 45 percent of total revenues according to the breakdown on page 10 of the study). But the legislation being discussed in Montpelier (H.412) does not include any corporate income tax cut whatsoever. the latest version of the bill: Ò É Ó roposes to offset 90 percent of the revenues from this carbon pollution tax through reduction of the sales and use tax, a refundable tax credit to personal income taxpayers, a low-income taxpayer rebate, and a per employee rebate to employers.Ó What legislators are proposing is that after the state takes 10 percent off the top for new or expanded programs, and after the sate covers the bureaucratic costs of implementing and collecting the tax, and after the reduction to the sales tax takes place, a portion of the remaining revenue would be allocated to a per employee rebate program. So, overall, the legislature is discussing a much smaller economic stimulus package than rEMi accounts for. itÕ s safe to assume it will not yield the results predicted by the study. the real lesson here is to remember what politicians do to an idea (and with our money) once they get their hands on it. interestingly, one word never appears in the rEMi study

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at all: “tourism.” There is no accounting for how significantly higher gasoline prices will affect peopleÕ s willingness to drive or fly to Vermont, nor how the impact of industrializing our ridglines and pasture lands with wind and solar facilities, which the Carbon Tax would in part be subsidizing, will impact one of our largest economic drivers (not to mention real estate values and sales). A rather bizarre omission from an economic impact analysis of Vermont!

In this vein, REMI anticipates there will be zero impact on air transportation insofar as it affects gross state product. the assumption is that having to pay an extra dollar per gallon for aviation fuel will not impact airlinesÕ decisions to either terminate routs through Burlington international Airport or raise the cost of flights, making BTV less desirable than alternatives in New York and Canada. Roughly one third of BTV travelers are from Canada. this is a silly assumption.

And, while the report does consider impacts to transportation businesses (they will be significant), the analysis doesn’t appear to take into account the many Vermont businesses that, while not cab or trucking companies, require pick-ups, vans, or tractors, to do their work, such a plumbers, electricians, landscapers and farmers. it also fails to account for the fact that many of our citizens need to commute many miles a day just to get to and from their jobs.

A Carbon tax in Vermont would give Vermonters just one more reason to cross the Connecticut river. Even if the current proposals pan out in regard to reducing the state sales tax from 6 percent to 5 ½ percent and, over time, down to 5 percent, that would hardly be an incentive to stop shopping in tax-free new Hampshire, especially when you add the new incentive to save $15 to $20 dollars per fill up, as well as to save on fuel for your lawn mower, chain saw, space heater, grill, etc.

And, lastly, as the rEMi study reminds us that the government does not have any obligation to redistribute any of the revenue generated by a Carbon tax, and has every right to spend it however it sees fit. Is this too big a temptation for legislators dealing with a $100 million structural deficit, and a programs wish list that is seemingly endless? Who wants to find out?

Rob Roper is president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org). He lives in Stowe.

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his time of year we all think about others and putting a smile on the faces of those we love. Many feel even happier when they can create that smile for a perfect stranger. giving and caring are the hallmarks of our nation.

Despite the often combative and competitive nature Dan Alexander of people in the media spotThoughts from light these days, beneath Behind the Pressline the visible crust is a nation of everyday people, going about their lives doing the small things that make our nation special. the holidays are all about hope, faith and love. itÕ s a time for giving and receiving, a time for friends and family and itÕ s a time to remember the true meaning of the season weÕ ve come to value. For many itÕ s about how a small child born in manger over 2000 years ago changed our world forever with a simple message.

We hear a lot these days about apostasy, which is the term given to people turning away from any religious affiliation. For years we’ve heard the cry about the commercialization of Christmas and the effect it was having on the reason for season.

The reality of life and religion can not be classified by terms or affiliations. Jesus made it very clear. Religion is all about how we care for each other and how we take care of those who are in need. He didnÕ t care what you called yourself, your state of life nor your position in society. in his eyes, all were equal. religion is more about whatÕ s in your heart and how you conduct your life which is why this is a season for all men and women of goodwill; Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Atheist or Agnostic.

Practicing an organized faith works perfectly for many Americans, but at the end of time we will all be judged not by our affiliation but by how we conducted our affairs here on earth. gifting friends and family and treating them with respect throughout the year is important but how we choose to treat and respect the perfect strangers we come across says more about who you are than anything else you do.

So let’s not get too caught up in all the crazy stuff we hear flying around in the media pitting one against another. We need to stay focused on making our world a better place every minute of every day. if we do that, everything else will take care of itself. on behalf of the Sun Community news & Printing staff and family i would like to wish you, your family and your community a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and wish that we are all granted lives of joy, peace and caring.

May god bless us one and all.

Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at dan@newmarketpressvt.com

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Police Beat Police charge DUI

RUTLAND TOWN — On Dec. 13, Vermont State Pplice troopers were called for assistance at a residence in rutland Town due to a verbal family fight. through an investigation,troopers determined that a male involved had recently arrived to this address by operating a motor vehicle, prior to the VSPÕ s arrival. the operator of the vehicle appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Police identified the operator as James Popovitch, 62, of Rutland town. Popovitch provided a preliminary breath sample resulting in a 0.096 percent BrAC. Popovitch was taken into custody for DUI 4 and processed at the Rutland VSP barracks.

Maryland driver charged

RUTLAND —— On Dec. 11, a member of the Vermont State Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on East Mountain Road in Killington for several traffic violations. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Alejandro J. Bravo, 48, of Maryland.

Bravo displayed signs of alcohol impairment and was screened for DUI. Bravo refused to provide a preliminary breath sample and was taken into custody for DUI. He was transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in rutland town. He was processed for DUI and released to a sober party. Bravo is scheduled to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on Dec. 28 to answer to the charge of Driving under the influence.

Amtrak train strikes car

WEST RUTLAND — On Dec. 15, at approximately 8:16 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police rutland Barracks responded to a motor vehicle crash involving an Amtrak train on old Boardman Hill road in West rutland.

A Vsp investigation revealed driver Stephaney M. ianni, 25, of West rutland, was traveling north on old Boardman Hill road when she failed to yield the right of way to the westbound Amtrak passenger train. ianniÕ s vehicle was struck in the rear bumper area causing severe contact damage to the lift gate and bumper. there was no reported damage to the train and no reported injuries as a result of the crash. ianni was issued a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for failing to yield the right of way.

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Young appointed CEO of Orwell bank orWEll Ñ the First national Bank of orwell, a community bank serving orwell and Shoreham, Vermont and surrounding communities since 1863, announced the appointment of Bryan S. Young, age 38, as Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

He succeeds his father, Mark S. Young, 62, who has served as the chief executive since 1979. Mark Young will continue as president, Loan Officer, and member of the Board of Directors.

Bryan Young’s role in management extends the tradition of family leadership of the First National Bank of Orwell to the fifth generation, following in the footsteps of his great-great grandfather, Davis L. Wells, his great-grandmother, Mabel Wells Young, his grandfather, Robert D. Young, and his father, Mark.

“Those are some big shoes to fill, without a doubt,” said Young, “but the path they have walked is a clear one to continue. our approach to banking may seem quaint in a world that gets bigger, faster and more complicated every day, but that change actually strengthens our philosophy to know our community, have faith in our neighbors, and give them the support they need to be successful in their endeavors. By doing so, weÕ ll continue to be successful in ours.Ó Ò As Coo, Bryan has effectively been managing the overall bank operations well for the last several years,” said David thomas, chairman of the First national Bank of orwellÕ s Board of Directors. His experience, analytical skills and banking knowledge will serve us well. At the same time, we are very fortunate to have Mark continuing in his roles.Ó Ò Much as i did with my father, Bryan has for some time overseen the everyday operations of the bank, allowing me to concentrate on what i enjoy the most, working with customers,Ó said Mark Young. “I hope to continue helping customers realize their dreams for many years to come. i am so happy and proud to see the management role continue to the fifth generation, and when i see my grandchildren around the bank i canÕ t help but wonder if maybe the sixth is in the wings!Ó Bryan Young rejoined the First National Bank of Orwell in 2005 as vice president, and currently serves as the bankÕ s chief operating officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. He previously worked in the bank as a teller from 1995 to 2000. in the interim, he was an analyst for thomson Financial First Call in Boston, and a surety underwriter for national Specialty insurance in Madison, Wis. He earned a master’s degree in finance, investments and banking from the university of Wisconsin-

Bryan Young Madison and a bachelorÕ s degree magna cum laude in economics and geography from the university of Vermont.

In addition to his banking duties, Young serves as Treasurer of Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Assistant treasurer of the town of orwell, and as manager of the orwell town Band.

He is an active member of the Bristol Band and the Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble. He was formerly chairman of the Addison County republican Committee. He lives in orwell with his wife, Sheri, and their two sons.

The First National Bank of Orwell was founded in 1863 and is the oldest national bank in new England. With no market portfolio, 100 percent of its customer deposits are invested in local loans to borrowers in Addison and rutland counties.

HUBBARDTON — On Dec. 15, Vermont State Police responded to a one vehicle crash near 2365 Route 30 in Hubbardton.

VSP reported that Jason Munger, 32, of Leicester, was traveling southbound on Route 30, south of Hortonia Road when his pickup truck veered off the western road edge at which time Munger attempted to correct, however, lost control of the truck and crashed off the eastern road edge. the truck came to rest, partially overturned, facing south.

MungerÕ s son, Caden Munger, was extracted from the vehicle by members of the Hubbardton Fire Department. the Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Hubbardton Fire Department and the Fair Haven Rescue Squad.

News in Brief NFUMC plans Christmas Eve services

FErriSBurgH Ñ the north Ferrisburgh united Methodist Church Christmas Eve will be held Thursday Dec. 24: 5 p.m., family service is 45 minutes long and aimed at young children up to the 6th grade and their families, with candle lighting. The 7:30 p.m. traditional Christmas Eve service will be one hur long with carols, sermon and candle lighting.

Local Tufts students

MIDDLEBURY — This fall more than 1,300 undergraduate students from around the world began their first year at Tufts University, located in Medford/Somerville, Mass.They include ryan Biette of Middlebury, lloyd lower of new Haven, and Kiley Pratt of new Haven.

Students in Sigma Delta Society

CAStlEton Ñ the following Castleton university students were recently inducted into the Castleton chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society: Cassandra Fyles of orwell and Brandi Whittemore of Middlebury.

Births A girl born Dec. 9, Kenzie Elizabeth Lynne Ferraro, to Michael and Emily (galarneau) Ferraro of leicester.

A girl born Dec.12, Hazel Miller Brakeley, to August and Megan (osterhout) Brakeley of Middlebury.

A girl born Dec 12, Britta Elizabeth Nelson, to Ethan Bruce and Heather (Field) nelson of Brandon.

A boy born Dec. 13, Lucas Mark Raymond, to Ethan and Liza (Perrin) Raymond of Middlebury.

A girl born Dec. 13, Liv Lunser, to Matthew Lunser and Jodi Brown of Waltham.

A girl born Dec. 14, Payton Grace New, to Sarah Dillon and Jason new of Brandon.

Green Energy Grants were awarded at the annual meeting of the Addison County Economic Development Corporation. Each grant is valued at $500 and will be used for innovative green energy projects in Addison County.

ACEDC announces green energy grant winners MIDDLEBURY — Addison County Economic Development Corporation officials announced the five winners of its Green Energy grant program. grants were awarded at the corporationÕ s annual meeting. Each grant is valued at $500 and will be used for igreen energy projects in Addison County.

The five winners are— Caroline’s Dream of East Middlebury for the purchase of a cargo bicycle for wholesale deliveries and pickup of supplies in Addison County. this company has been a leader in recycling, green packaging, and organic and sustainable ingredients from the beginning.

Vermont integrated Architecture of Middlebury for daylight harvesting blinds and cellular shades to take advantage of natural light and reduce overnight heat loss. this grant will allow

ViA to demonstrate the advantages to clients and reap the resulting energy savings sooner.

Vermont Adult learning (VAl) of Addison County)for insulating window shades as part of a larger project to reduce energy costs. this will also allow HoPE, the current landlord, to reduce costs and provide more revenue to disperse to community members in need. it will also allow VAl to spend more of their resources on students than operating costs.

Town of Middlebury/Middlebury Safe Routes, for a Navigating Middlebury by Bicycle pamphlet to educate the community.

A companion piece will be an MCtV video project.

Bixby library of Vergennes for installation of interior storm windows in the basement multi-purpose room.

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Warming Word poetry jam to help kids, United Way MIDDLEBURY — Ted Scheu, Middlebury-based childrenÕ s poet and teacher, is hosting the first ever (and hopefully annual) Ò Warming WordsÓ poetry celebration “jam” on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at 2-4 p.m., at the Champlain Valley unitarian Universalist Church, on 2 Duane Court (located off Charles Avenue, just north of Middlebury union H.S.). the poetry readings, by children ages 6 to 11 from schools and home schools all over Addison County, will celebrate the young writers and their original poems. the jam aims to brighten our sometimesbleak midwinterÑ all in support of the united Way of Addison County. Attendance will be free, but contributions will be warmly welcomed.

Scheu has been promoting the event in elementary schools in Addison County all fall.

More information and applications for kids may be found at ScheuÕ s website (www.poetryguy.com), or at local schools.

Young people may send poems by email (ted@poetryguy.com) or mail (to P.O. Box 564, Middlebury 05753) before the event, or just show up on the day of the

Ted Scheu event to read an original poem on any appropriate, important topic.

Poems should be no longer than 30 lines.

All the poems that are submitted in advance will be posted on ScheuÕ s website, and all those children who share a poem on January 10th will get a free, signed copy of one of ScheuÕ s poetry collections at the event.

ScheuÕ s books will also be sold and

signed at the event, as well—all to benefit the united Way. Scheu is a former Vermont elementary teacher who travels around the state and country teaching poetry workshopsÑ helping kids find their own voices with poetry, and sharing his energy for the power of poetry to make us all better writers, a power he wished heÕ d had as a child.

ScheuÕ s poems, written mostly in rhyming, rhythmic verse, touch the heart of important issues in the lives of children.

He will share some of his own work at the event. His poems are published in over two dozen anthologies in the U.S. and u.K., including most recently Ò the national geographic Book of nature PoetryÓ (2015), and in six of his own collections: Ò i Froze My Mother,” “I Tickled My Teachers,Ó Ò i threw My Brother out,Ó Ò now i Know My ZBCs,Ó Ò getting the Best of Me.Ó and most recently, Ò Someday iÕ ll Be a Teacher,” all from Young Poets’ Press. Ò the event is open to the public and is guaranteed to warm the chilliest cockles of your heart, whatever they are,Ó Schue said. Ò Come join the fun.Ó

Marble Valley Grows awarded grant

RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph has been awarded a grant by the Bowse Health trust, a department of rutland regional Medical Center. the grant awards $88,400 over three years.

Marble Valley grows, the farm-to-school network run by Kimberly Griffin, College of St. JosephÕ s farm manager and wellness coordinator, will use the grant to continue working within rutland County schools to enhance education and access to healthy food choices.

“Farm-to-school organizations are all over the state,” Griffin said. “But there was an obvious gap in rutland County.Ó the program currently partners with seven classrooms in five different schools across rutland County and sends College of St. Joseph students to teach classroom lessons, collect food scraps and help build classroom gardens. Ò the Health needs Assessment continuously indicated obesity as an epidemic in our county. Part of that is nutrition and nutrition education,Ó she said. Ò Marble Valley grows educates students on healthy food choices, so it will hopefully begin to shift the attitudes toward health in the region.Ó Marble Valley Grows partners with organizations including RAFFL, food service providers, Shrewsbury institute for Agricultural Education, Addison County Re-localization and more. the partnering schools include northeast and northwest Elementary in rutland, Proctor, Christ the King and lothrop. the Bowse Health trust, a department of rutland regional Medical Center, has awarded over $4 million to over 55 programs in the local community since 1996.

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RUTLAND — With an eye toward the revitalization of the greater-Rutland County economy, Rutland Economic Development Corp. has adopted a new mission and vision and signed a partnership agreement with the Castleton university Center for Entrepreneurial Programs.

“REDC will retain a focus on supporting and retaining our largest employers while broadening efforts to recruit smaller businesses and talent to the region, in partnership with Castleton university and others,” REDC Board President Mark Foley Jr. said.

“Since it was founded, REDC has evolved in steps, from a focus strictly on industrial development to our new mission, which takes a broader view of socioeconomic development and the continuing revitalization of the region.” under the agreement, lyle Jepson, dean of entrepreneurial programs at Castleton, will lead REDC’s operations under a threeyear contract between REDC and the University. Foley said REDC was indebted to Executive Director Jamie Stewart, who led positive economic progress during his tenure.

Foley said REDC’s new vision, mission and structure were the

result of a board retreat and aspirational discussions about the Rutland region and its ongoing revitalization. ÒA s the board has done repeatedly over the decades, we revisited our focus and determined that to continue to deliver strong benefits for the community, we need to broaden our horizons,” Foley said. We believe our new vision and mission, along with the partnership with Castleton, will help REDC make major new contributions to the regionÕ s economic and social climate over time. When seeking out a collaborative partner for this opportunity, Castleton became an obvious choice with its infrastructure and ability to be an economic and intellectual driver in our community.Ó Foley and Jepson said the new mission will focus on recruiting people to live and work in rutland County, as an aging workforce is among the regionÕ s greatest challenges.

At the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Oct. 28, REDC Board President Mark Foley Jr. was named the Business Person of the Year for 2015. REDC signed a partnership agreement with the Castleton University Center for Entrepreneurial Programs last week.

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Lady Saints win big against NHTI From College News Reports

RUTLAND — The College of St. Joseph Lady Saints put on a strong performance against NHTI Dec. 9, winning the game 91-52. the win puts the rutland college team at 4-1 overall and 3-0 against conference opponents.

The Dec. 9 game was an all around effort from every player on the team, with four different players scoring in the double digits.

CSJ was lead by regina Steele, who was able

to score a game high 23 points and take down 14 rebounds. Mookie Kennedy was also a huge asset for the lady Saints, scoring 22 points, 12 of which came courtesy of the long ball. She also grabbed seven boards and had four assists to go along with three steals.

CSJ dominated the game in every facet. their size, length, and athletic ability proved to be too much for the lynx to handle. the lady Saints out-rebounded NHTI 56 to 38 and accumulated

VUHS falls to BFA-Fairfax

By Dominick Santa Maria

VErgEnnES Ñ the Vergennes varsity boysÕ basketball team fell to BFA-Fairfax 65-50, due to a game plagued by inconsistency on both offense and defense as they had too many turnovers and were not able to slow down BFA-FairfaxÕ s strong down-low scoring. the Vergennes Commodores were not able to put together a solid night of play, as each quarter saw wildly different results.

Junior guard Adam gill started the game strong for the Commodores, as he scored the first 7 points for the team, and 10 out of the team’s 12 points in the first quarter. Vergennes was able to keep the score close in the first, only down a reasonable 15-12

22 second chance points to the lynxsÕ four.

At presstime, the womenÕ s team heads to Maine this weekend for a match-up against Central Maine Community College.

At right: College of St. Joseph Lady Saints put on a strong performance against NHTI Dec. 9, winning the game 91-52. Pictured: Forward player Shamari Brodhead of Kingston, N.Y.

after the quarter, but their offense was quickly shut down after BFA-Fairfax stepped up the defense, only allowing the Commodores to put a meager 4 points on the scoreboard in the second quarter of play. Down 33-16 at halftime, Vergennes put their foot on the gas pedal to start the third quarter, scoring 11 straight points before allowing a BFA-Fairfax basket. the Commodores were not able to sustain the momentum though, as they were only able to outscore their opponent 22-19 in the third quarter, for a score of 52-38 to start the final period of play. Inconsistency struck again in the fourth, as Vergennes was not able to convert on a basket until four minutes into the quarter. By that time, BFAFairfax had built an insurmountable lead, and finished the game on top, 65-50.

Led by Gill’s 19 points, Vergennes also had junior guard Dylan Bradford score in double figures (10 points), as he scored 8 of the CommodoreÕ s last 10 points in the third quarter.

The Commodores’ next two games are away, at Twinfield on 12/15, and at Mill River on 12/18, before their next home game versus Burr and Burton on 12/21.

VUHS’s Adam Gill about to score a three pointer. Led by Gill’s 19 points, Vergennes also had junior guard Dylan Bradford score in double figures.

Photo by Dominick Santa Maria

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MUHS basketball team loses opener

By Dominick Santa Maria

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys basketball team fell to Mt. Anthony, 82-56 on their first home game of the season. the Middlebury tigers opened the season with two away games, losing to both Burr and Burton Academy, and Colchester. Back on home court, the Tigers tried to collect their first victory, against Mt. Anthony, but came up short once again.

The game started out slow for Middlebury, as numerous Tiger turnovers helped Mt. Anthony race out to a 22-10 lead after the first quarter. the tigers were able to jump-start their scoring in the second quarter, as they almost doubled their offensive output from the previous period. Senior guard captain nicholas Holmes contributed half of the tigersÕ offense in the quarter, scoring 9 out of the teamÕ s 18 points. While the tigers were down 20 points at halftime, 48-28, the team used the second quarterÕ s offensive momentum to help with their defense, only getting outscored in the third quarter by 2 points for a score of 61-39. Middlebury was able to keep up the defensive effort in the fourth, while also putting 17 points on the scoreboard for a final score of 82-56.

The Tigers offense was well rounded, as Holmes, senior captain Jonathan Fitzcharles, senior Ryan Miller, and junior Trey Kaufmann all scored in double-figures for Middlebury. Fitzcharles also led the team in rebounds, coming up just two rebounds short of a doubledouble in the game.

Middlebury will try for their first win of season, playing next versus South Burlington, on December 15th at home.

Pictured at right: The MUHS Tigers offense was well rounded, as junior Trey Kaufmann scored in double-figures for Middlebury.

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Spell and fellow board member Matthew Krasnow discussed the services some of the local media outlets offer.

Select Board Chairman lane Morrison suggested that the panel consider adding a budget line item to the proposed town fiscal plan the board is now crafting designated for media usage. the board voted 4-1 to approve the donation to the local publication. itÕ s slated to receive the money by the end of December.

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hunters, due to the areaÕ s rugged terrain.

Hunting the Connecticut river territory has been popular with Vermonters for generations. Hunters typically walk or drive the unpaved roads, using pursuit hounds to track down rabbits, ruffed grouse, woodcock and partridges. roads in the refuge are sparsely traveled logging roads with speed limits of 10 miles per hour. the roads serve as cleared pathways for hunters, especially seniors who lack the agility to go off the beaten path.

Asked if he thought the combined regulations amounted to gun control, Mcleod said, Ò itÕ s certainly gun restriction, and it takes away from important parts of hunter recruitment and allowing older hunters to do something thatÕ s important to them.Ó As for the federal hunting-dog registry, Mcleod says itÕ s red tape that discourages hunting. the proposed expansion is stirring other controversies, including the loss of property tax revenue that feeds the Education Fund. the present ban on AtVs in the refuge also would extend to thousands of acres.

VtC, which represents sportsmen, snowmobilers, foresters and outdoor guides, urged Fish and Wildlife to drop the restrictions during the recent comment period.

The plan will undergo a 30-day review after its release in spring.

Final approval is expected in summer. A summary of the planned expansion can be read online.

Contact Bruce Parker at bparker@watchdog.org.

Pictured at right: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plan to expand the Silvio O. Conte Refuge includes restrictions that eat away at Vermont gun rights.

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Minerva, NY Camp – Right on Route 28, conveniently located near Gore Mountain, road frontage, water/power/woodstove, 1 acre lot, needs TLC, $45,000. 518-6680179 or 518-321-3347.

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APARTMENT RENTALS Crown Point – Convenient location, 1 bdrm. $685/mo including utilities. Call or text Randy 518572-4127 for showing.

North Creek Efficiency Units for working adults, all util & cable TV include, NO security, furnished laundry room, $125/wk. 518-2514460 Pad Factory by the River Apartments, nice 2 bedroom, 1st floor includes heat, garbage & parking, new carpets, no pets/no smoking, 1 year lease, security & references required, $695/mo. Also, nice 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, $575/mo. 518338-5424.

PORT HENRY. 2BR Apartment.

Near Downtown, Walking distance to grocery store, shopping, services, $500. Plus security deposite. 802-363-3341.

Ticonderoga – 1 Bdrm on Warner Hill Road. No pets. No Smoking.

Call 518-585-6832 for info.

TICONDEROGA MT VISTA APTS – 1bdrm, fully accessible, ground floor, $528+, utilities average $69.

2 bdrm $615+, utilities average $113. Appliances/trash/ snow included. No smokers. Rental assistance may be avail; must meet eligibility requirements. 518-5844543 NYS TDD Relay Service 1800-421-1220 Handicap Accessible, Equal Housing Opportunity

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TOW BOAT US LAKE GEORGE NY LLC LAND Crown Point Land – 53 Peasley Rd. Property offers 3.5 acres on Putnam Creek w/600' of road frontage, a 50' x 30' 2 story frame barn w/elect & oil heat. Zones residential. Can be converted or build new. Beautiful spot & minutes to the Northway or Ticonderoga, $60K. Purdy Realty, LLC 384-1117 Call Frank Villanova 878-4275 Cell MUST SELL 9.1 acre building lot with prime hunting. Next to State land. Harris Road, Brant Lake, NY. Asking $62,500. 518-494-3174 STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing. 518-696-2829 FARMFARM666@yahoo.com

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is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, All Species. Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. $ or % paid.

References available.

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4 BEDROOM HOME for sale in Lewis, NY Master bedroom on 1st floor large fenced in back yard Priced to sell at only $79,000 (518) 873-2362

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STONEY CREEK 50 Acres secluded easy access 1800 ft. black top frontage, mountain views, Stoney Creek, NY $89,900, no interest financing.

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